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Best of the Bears: Week 4 vs. Jets Oct 04, 2026

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In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Haugh & Payton Show to preview the Bears-Jets game Sunday at Soldier Field; Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to praise Bears head coach Ben Johnson's leadership and acumen; and David Haugh and Jarrett Payton shared their predictions for the Bears-Jets game.

Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: Sept. 28-Oct. 2 Oct 03, 2026

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In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Capitol News Illinois reporter Brenden Moore joined the Haugh & Payton Show to discuss how momentum is growing for the Bears to remain in the state of Illinois as they pursue a new stadium; former Rams head coach and former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to reflect on Chicago head coach Ben Johnson calling the "sucker sneak" for a touchdown in the team's win against Philadelphia, a play that was originally Martz's design; and Bears defensive tackle Neville Gallimore joined the Rahimi & Grote Show for a fun conversation about the team's dominant victory against the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 4 in the NFL Oct 03, 2026

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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Boomer and Mike are back to talk all the headlines from week 3, another splashy Cowboys trade, Week 4 picks, Game of the Week, a QB Power Rankings and more!

Full Show — October 2, 2026 Oct 02, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote pondered who will start at quarterback for the Bears on Sunday and welcomed on Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to preview the White Sox-Guardians matchup in the American League Division Series.

Will the Bears go with Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum on Sunday? (Hour 1) Oct 02, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing whether the Bears will start Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum at quarterback against the Jets on Sunday. After that, they wondered how Bears head coach Ben Johnson feels about cornerback Kyler Gordon, who has returned to practice after being sidelined for a long stretch by a calf injury. Later, Rahimi and Grote discussed the latest developments in the Bears’ stadium pursuit.

Adam Hoge: Bears, Illinois officials are rowing in same direction on stadium talks (Hour 2) Oct 02, 2026

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' stadium search as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is now taking a more active role in the matter. Hoge also detailed how the Bears handled practice Thursday to help hide who will start at quarterback against the Jets on Sunday. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone joined the show to preview the White Sox-Guardians matchup in the American League Division Series. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

5 On It & Kevin Fishbain previews Bears-Jets (Hour 3) Oct 02, 2026

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In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Bears-Jets game Sunday.

Jed Hoyer reflects on Cubs' 'imbalanced' 2026 season (Hour 4) Oct 02, 2026

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened in to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer’s season-ending press conference Friday afternoon. After that, they reacted to what they heard from Hoyer.

Mike Vasil confirms the White Sox have a bunch of idiots in their dugout Oct 02, 2026

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In transition, Leila Rahimi, Mark Grote, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil to reflect on the club's run to the American League Division Series, where Chicago will meet rival Cleveland. Vasil has been all season with an elbow injury but has been a major presence for a young club that has surprised many across MLB.

Reacting to what we heard from Jed Hoyer about Cubs' disappointing end to season Oct 02, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to what they heard from Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer in his season-ending press conference Friday afternoon.

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